In some jurisdictions, takings compensation may be reduced to the extent a particular project increases the value of a parcel of land. Is this a fair model? And how should government benefits be taken into account? Learn how government-bestowed land value is being used to reduce eminent domain costs and finance projects. *Pending approval for 1.5 CLE from the MCLE of Illinois.

Participants

Abraham BellUniversity of San Diego Law School

Work: Abraham Bell, Professor of Law at Bar Ilan University and the University of San Diego School of Law, teaches and writes in several areas of law, including economic analysis of law. His publications include “The Hidden Function of Takings Compensation” in 96 Virginia Law Review 1974 (with Parchomovsky) (2010); "Private Takings" in 76 University of Chicago Law Review 517 (2009); "Reconfiguring Property in Three Dimensions" in 75 University of Chicago Law Review 1015 (2008) (with Parchomovsky); "The Uselessness of Public Use" in 106 Columbia Law Review 1412 (2006) (with Parchomovsky); and "Givings" in 111 Yale Law Journal 547 (2001) (with Parchomovsky). Professor Bell received his law degree from the University of Chicago in 1993 and clerked for Justice Mishael Cheshin of the Supreme Court of Israel and for the High Court of Justice Department within the Israeli State Attorney’s office.

Molly StuartAssociate, Kilpatrick Townsend

Work: APA Staff Attorney, previously in private practice as a New York real estate and land use attorney.

Education: JD, Harvard Law School MCRP, The Ohio State University BA, Kenyon College